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Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-16-2024, 06:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,056
Posted By Pipeman
We no longer have a 5th wheel but over the 44...

We no longer have a 5th wheel but over the 44 years we had trailers we enjoyed boondocking with our kids and friends. Now we have a small SUV that we're still getting used to. Anyway we were sitting...
Forum: Cherokee 11-06-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,697
Posted By Pipeman
I had my dealer install one way after the sale....

I had my dealer install one way after the sale. It made it a lot easier for my wife to walk up the steps. It is a wood one.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-29-2022, 06:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,442
Posted By Pipeman
Came back from a long trip out west a few years...

Came back from a long trip out west a few years back. I had the axles replaced while out west and new Dexters were put on. When I got back home my son noticed some tire wear. I took the 5er to a...
Forum: Off Topic 06-18-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,693
Posted By Pipeman
Thumbs up Just a bit of advice for all you young people...

Just a bit of advice for all you young people "chomping at the bit" to retire. Don't push it as retirement will come really fast. You won't be in the same shape as you now are. I have a sign in my...
Forum: Off Topic 06-17-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,693
Posted By Pipeman
I've been retired for almost 20 years now. Last...

I've been retired for almost 20 years now. Last week was real busy for my wife and I. We had 2 appointments to go to. Geeze. Just congratulated a friend for becoming first time grandparents and in...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-18-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,362
Posted By Pipeman
There are vent sticks and knobs that the sticks...

There are vent sticks and knobs that the sticks work with.
Vent Stick Knob w/Rings 2/Pk

Barker 29070 Vent Stick

But if you like puttering:signhavefun:
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-02-2022, 06:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,519
Posted By Pipeman
I have a 35 gallon tote. I put it in the bed of...

I have a 35 gallon tote. I put it in the bed of the truck at the rear. I have a 12V pump that I attach to the battery bank of the 5er. The pump attaches to a clear elbow at the black water discharge....
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 02-23-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,969
Posted By Pipeman
Thumbs down I always drank water from my fresh water...

I always drank water from my fresh water tank...until I got "beaver fever"..from a campground water supply. Now it's bottled water for coffee, etc. I use my fresh water tank for showering etc. I also...
Forum: Rockwood 01-30-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,055
Posted By Pipeman
We have had trailers for the past 44 years. My...

We have had trailers for the past 44 years. My wife has never driven the TVs while towing in that time and she never will. I do all the driving. She can drive the 1 ton dually when and if she needs...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-09-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Pipeman
I use Dawn Ultra dish detergent and a white car...

I use Dawn Ultra dish detergent and a white car wash mitt to wash the shower walls and door and then wipe down with a dry towel. Works for me.
Forum: Rockwood 11-25-2021, 06:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,039
Posted By Pipeman
We have day/night shades and have had to restring...

We have day/night shades and have had to restring most of them. It's a pain in the....fingers, lol. I would personally have room darkener roller shades installed. :signhavefun:
Forum: A Frame Campers 08-25-2021, 05:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Posted By Pipeman
My wife and I have the smaller type flashlights...

My wife and I have the smaller type flashlights to use at night.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 08-24-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,595
Posted By Pipeman
I'm guessing that it's coming from the rubber...

I'm guessing that it's coming from the rubber around the window. I always get black streaks under each window on my 5er.
Forum: Pets 08-22-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By Pipeman
My wife and I have had 7 dogs over a 52 year...

My wife and I have had 7 dogs over a 52 year period. I'm the one who had to go to the vets and have them put down. I'm a retired Firefighter and over the 35 years I was one I learned to try and not...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-20-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,679
Posted By Pipeman
ChuckS I too remember sleeping on the back deck...

ChuckS I too remember sleeping on the back deck of our tanks. Pull a tarp over and stay warm all night long in the wilds of Gagetown, in the winter. The mattress wasn't all that soft but it worked,...
Forum: Western USA 05-05-2021, 05:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,968
Posted By Pipeman
My vote is for #2 Highway also. When ever we go...

My vote is for #2 Highway also. When ever we go out west to Alberta, Canada we use #2 all the way to Shelby, Montana and then 30 miles up to Alberta. Used 94 once many years ago. Got caught in the...
Forum: Coachmen 04-11-2021, 06:36 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,938
Posted By Pipeman
When we are going to be boondocking I put 60 gals...

When we are going to be boondocking I put 60 gals in the fresh water tank and then another 60 in the collapsible water container that sits in the bed of the truck. We use bottled water as I have had...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-05-2021, 05:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,810
Posted By Pipeman
Since it's time for cornfessions, I have dropped...

Since it's time for cornfessions, I have dropped the 5er onto the bedrails once, no damage luckily. Tried to tow the house behind the 5er once when I forgot to unplug from the house and put the tgate...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-27-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,613
Posted By Pipeman
When we started out, we bought a 6 sleeper hard...

When we started out, we bought a 6 sleeper hard top camper. My wife had never camped before in her life. We had 3 kids and she said we would not go camping until the youngest was out of diapers. He...
Forum: Rockwood 02-13-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By Pipeman
Table & chairs here. Much easier to sit down and...

Table & chairs here. Much easier to sit down and adjust the chair. We have a 35 ft 5th wheel and as I always say, it's just comfortable for 2 people, although we can sleep more if we have to. Beside...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 02-08-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 19,096
Posted By Pipeman
We went from a 6 sleeper hard top pop up, to a TT...

We went from a 6 sleeper hard top pop up, to a TT and then to another TT and then to a 36 ft 5er toy hauler and then to the present 35 ft 5er. We have 3 children who are adults now. They all have...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-03-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,893
Posted By Pipeman
I tie mine down with ratcheting straps, straight...

I tie mine down with ratcheting straps, straight down to a very long metal peg in the ground. You might run into a problem that I had. Make sure the straps are straight down and not off to the side...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-21-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,370
Posted By Pipeman
We have a 35 ft 5th wheel and I always say it`s...

We have a 35 ft 5th wheel and I always say it`s only comfortable for 2. Yes we have had kids and grandkids stay with us and there is the room for that. I tow it with a GMC diesel dually long bed,...
Forum: Veteran's Forum 01-11-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 18,373
Posted By Pipeman
MRM43, if you're asking me, I went in 63 and got...

MRM43, if you're asking me, I went in 63 and got out in 66.
Forum: Veteran's Forum 01-11-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 18,373
Posted By Pipeman
I was in the Canadian Army back in the early 60s....

I was in the Canadian Army back in the early 60s. While in Basic we got our shots both by gun and needles. With the gun they told us not to move. So going down the line they'd give you a shot in one...
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